Beaufort, Missouri

Beaufort is an unincorporated community in western Franklin County, Missouri, United States.

[2] The first settlement at Beaufort was made in 1849, but the entire town was moved to its present site in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.

[3] A post office called Beaufort has been in operation since 1849.

[4] The community most likely takes its name from Beaufort, South Carolina, the native home of an early postmaster.

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